2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vs. 2012 Seat Altea
To start off, 2012 Seat Altea is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (188 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2012 Seat Altea. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter should accelerate faster than 2012 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 1378 kg more than 2012 Seat Altea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Seat Altea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | 2012 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Seat |
| Model | Sprinter | Altea |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2570 kg | 1192 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5906 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2024 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2814 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3665 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 55 L |
